Anna Maria College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Anna Maria College is a private research university in Paxton, Massachusetts, enrolling about 906 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 50.30% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $46,651 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,571
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,333 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 50.30% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 906 86.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.23%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
- First-Generation Students: 39.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 21.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 30.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,115
- Applicants (IPEDS): 3,965
- Room & Board: $17,892 annual estimate
Anna Maria College: what the data shows
Common questions about Anna Maria College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Anna Maria College?
Anna Maria College is located in Paxton, MA (ZIP 01612-1198).
Is Anna Maria College public or private?
Anna Maria College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Anna Maria College cost?
Published tuition: $44,571.
Average net price after aid: $28,333.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,554 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,373 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,366 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $27,627 |
| $110,001+ | $33,305 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $178,284.
How hard is it to get into Anna Maria College?
Admission rate: 50.30%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Anna Maria College?
Total enrollment: 906 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,115 students.
Graduate enrollment: 286 students.
About 86% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Anna Maria College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.23%.
First-year retention: 60.3%.
What do graduates of Anna Maria College earn?
Median earnings: $63,110 six years after entry; $46,651 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
34.29% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Anna Maria College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (76 completions)
- Public Administration (72 completions)
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting (64 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (52 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Social Work (21 completions)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other (17 completions)
- Psychology, General (12 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
- Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Anna Maria College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 50.30%; completion rate 46.23%; median earnings $46,651 at 10 years; net price $28,333. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$44,571
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Anna Maria College was $44,571.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,333
2024 Value
In 2024 Anna Maria College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,333.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$113,332 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,333 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$178,284 4-Year Tuition
$17,892 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$63,463 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$253,852 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Anna Maria College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.29% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Anna Maria College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Anna Maria College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $32,134 | $32,134 | $24,684 |
| 2014 | $34,060 | $34,060 | $27,265 |
| 2015 | $35,074 | $35,074 | $29,404 |
| 2016 | $36,110 | $36,110 | $27,371 |
| 2017 | $37,130 | $37,130 | $24,026 |
| 2018 | $37,860 | $37,860 | $25,502 |
| 2019 | $38,630 | $38,630 | $24,626 |
| 2020 | $39,470 | $39,470 | $25,399 |
| 2021 | $40,208 | $40,208 | $24,185 |
| 2022 | $41,010 | $41,010 | $24,126 |
| 2023 | $43,064 | $43,064 | $29,396 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
50.30% Acceptance Rate
3,965 Total Applicants
3,551 Students Admitted
249 First-Time Students Enrolled
7.01% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Anna Maria College reported total enrollment of about 906 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 63% male and 37% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.8%), Black or African American (17.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). About 34.29% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
86.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Anna Maria College in 2024 is 906 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,115 students. Graduate enrollment is about 286 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
36.48% 100% Completion Time
46.23% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 36.48% of students graduating from Anna Maria College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 76% male / 24% female
- Public Administration: 85% male / 15% female
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 86% male / 14% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Anna Maria College.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$46,651 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
53.59% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
311.63% Return on Investment
5.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Anna Maria College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 76 completions
2. Public Administration: 72 completions
3. Fire Science/Fire-fighting: 64 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 52 completions
5. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
6. Social Work: 21 completions
7. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 17 completions
8. Psychology, General: 12 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions
Most popular programs at Anna Maria College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Anna Maria College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Anna Maria College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 30.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,264
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,851
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Anna Maria College is a private non-profit institution located in Paxton, MA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Public Administration, Fire Science/Fire-fighting. Enrollment is approximately 906 students. Student body composition includes White (46.8%), Black or African American (17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (15.4%). The admission rate is 50.30%. The 150%-time completion rate is 46.23%. Approximately 34.29% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Location
Paxton, MA 01612-1198
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Anna Maria College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Anna Maria College located?
Anna Maria College is located in Paxton, MA.
What is Anna Maria College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Anna Maria College is 50.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,965 applicants and 3,551 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Anna Maria College cost?
Reported tuition is $44,571 and average net price is $28,333 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,892 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Anna Maria College?
Anna Maria College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,115 students, White (46.8%), Black or African American (17.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Anna Maria College?
About 39.7% of students at Anna Maria College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Anna Maria College earn?
Median earnings are $63,110 six years after entry and $46,651 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Anna Maria College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Anna Maria College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is Anna Maria College public or private?
Anna Maria College is a private nonprofit institution located in Paxton, MA.
Is Anna Maria College an HBCU?
No. Anna Maria College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Anna Maria College a tribal college?
No. Anna Maria College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Anna Maria College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Anna Maria College does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.4%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Massachusetts college costs
- Massachusetts colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Massachusetts
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.